From the famous harbours of Auckland on the North Island, to the historic vineyard villages of the Wairarapa, to the South Island Fiordland, to the coastal plains of Canterbury, New Zealand offers a unique variety of landscapes that caters to nearly every traveller. Whether you are a newbie explorer or a veteran backpacker working on your fifteenth pair of boots, this island destination cannot be passed up.

While the majority of the population is made up of European decent, the indigenous Maori make up around 15% of the total, and it is their rich cultural background that gives these islands some of their more unique holiday destinations. The North Island, known as “Te Ika a Maui” and the South Island, “Te Wai Pounamu” make up the two main islands within his nation, but there are a smattering of smaller islands as well. Its unique geometric positioning not only leads to a temperate climate but a series of plants and animal life not found anywhere else on the globe, which is quite the attraction to many travellers.

There are also the ski slopes of the Southern Alps and the many national parks that have led to New Zealand being one of the most beautiful destinations world-wide. Nearly every panoramic movie from the past decade has been filmed on the shores of this island nation, specifically for that reason.

If you are looking for an adventure like no other, consider New Zealand for your next holiday destination. With such a variety things to see and do, you can come to the islands a hundred times and never experience the same thing twice.

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